Rianne Hekkema

This gives me new energy

Everything that has to do with connection.

Why?

Connection with others: kind people around me, laughing together, encounters where you truly see each other and can fully be yourself. Connection with myself: continuing to grow, regularly pausing to reflect on what feels right for me  and acting on that. And creating (new) connections: discovering links, learning new knowledge and skills and contributing to the growth of others. That’s what gives me energy.

This is where I find inspiration

People who dare to show who they really are  and inspire others to do the same.

Why?

And from everything that touches me and sets things in motion. For me, that’s meaningful conversations, dance, singing, music, theatre, books and podcasts. I also find inspiration in aesthetics: something beautiful, something that feels right, something made with care. In short, expression, connection and growth. And sometimes simply something beautiful to enjoy.

My place to recharge

That depends on what I need.

Why?

If I’m looking for calm, then at home, in nature, or at the petting zoo: cosy among the goats, rabbits and guinea pigs. And if I’m looking for energy, then on the dance floor, on a yoga mat, or wandering through a beautiful city.

My favourite season

For me, that’s spring.

Why?

The first rays of sunshine, nature coming back to life, little ducklings, lambs and calves in the fields. That makes me really happy. Everything starts moving again after a period of cold and rest, with the feeling that the whole summer still lies ahead.